The New Rules!

[beeatnik]

No helmet, no kit. This guy knows what's up.

[beeatnik]

Helmet and no kit. These guys know what's up.

[beeatnik]

No helmet with kit. Ok for foto shootz!

[jtbadge]

Can one of the “new rules” be to stop body shaming?

[WNC rider]

this was posted on youtube over 3 months ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnhYPZUpe5c

[Hellgate]

Originally Posted by donevwil

Even triathletes? No way!

I flip them off when they don't wave back.

[Gummee]

Originally Posted by earlfoss

IDGAF about anyone's rules

You really should obey Rule #5 and Rule #9 AFA the rest? Meh.

I don't wear gloves when I'm riding solo because I'm pretty sure I'm not going to crash myself out. Group rides? Races? Different story. I wear full finger gloves when I'm riding with more than just a buddy.

If I'm riding down to the shop, or to grab something from the store, I may not wear a helmet. 'Going riding?' Always.

Same with moto gear. If I'm riding for errands, I'll wear MOTTGATT (skipping dedicated riding pants for Draggin or other jeans) I'll deal with road rash. 'Going riding?'
ATTGATT to include some flavor of riding pants.

...but those are my preferences. You do you.

M

[warren128]

The waving one is news to me. When did that become a thing? I usually just say "hi", etc., with both my hands on the bars...

When I had Corvettes, I used to wave at other Vettes. One day, I saw a very nice Mustang while driving in my Vette so I decided to give it a wave. I got a the "finger" in return. Jerk.

[mudman]

Helmets for group are a necessity. The liability for shops that host rides is huge. Two local shops won’t host anymore because of insurance riders being $$.

[beeatnik]

Originally Posted by joosttx

no diet...

That's a mean thing to say about tractor tires.

[josephr]

Originally Posted by bicycletricycle

I think this is probably the best argument. I just don't agree with it. I have to wear something because of your emotional fragility?

I don't think its emotional fragility when you've literally had to help three fellow cyclists into an ambulance...two ended up with concussions --- one's helmet served double duty by protecting her from another rider's rear wheel's glancing blow.

[charliedid]

I just wave at dogs being walked by their people.

[Ronsonic]

Originally Posted by Mattre

There's a cycling trail here where if you waved at every cyclist you would never have both hands on the bars. But if I'm on a less traveled road I definitely like to wave.

Around here we do that thing where you extend your fingers out, together horizontally.

Can go with a nod.

[dmurphey]

Rules??
Will we stand for mix and match kit?
Will we fail to Harden TFU?
Will we quit riding in the crappy weather to be PC?
I say No,
Stand up for Rule #9
Stand up for black bottoms or full on kit.
There are standards for the western world to uphold.
Or just ride your bike and be nice, What-ever.

BTW, I have not seen IDGAF before , that is funny.

[ergott]

Originally Posted by vqdriver

music was annoying. list starts at 1:05 if you want, but here's the break down:

1 - have fun
2 - wear what you want
3 - nothing on your bike/body has to match
4 - gran fondo something......
5 - pedestrians > cyclists > cars - obey traffic laws
6 - wave
7 - helmets on group rides, otherwise you do you
8 - strava - don't get butthurt
9 - don't litter
10 - don't have to ride if you don't wanna
11 - don't be a jerk

Thank you. I couldn't get past the music.